Over 500 fuel stations across Australia have run dry of at least one type of fuel, even as the federal government insists overall supply remains stable.
The country has about 6,646 petrol stations, according to Digital Atlas Australia.
Over 500 Fuel Stations Run Dry In Australia Despite Government Assurances
Meanwhile, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said six cancelled fuel shipments to Australia had been replaced with cargo from other countries.
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen addresses the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on March 10, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images
